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Women’s associations of Vietnam, Cambodia foster cooperation

July 26, 2022 | 20:30

A delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) is paying a working visit to Cambodia to further enhance the traditional cooperation with their Cambodian counterparts.

Government orders immediate measures to stabilise pork prices

By Bich Thuy July 25, 2022 | 17:06

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has asked relevant authorised agencies to take immediate measures to ensure supply and demand and stabilise pork prices.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 1,142 new cases on July 22

July 23, 2022 | 15:22

The national caseload of COVID-19 reached 10,766,128 on July 22 with 1,142 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.

New Zealand provides scholarships for Vietnamese teachers

By Anh Duc July 23, 2022 | 10:00

Education New Zealand will continue to offer 30 fully-funded scholarships for Vietnamese teachers to gain the New Zealand Global Competence Certificate.

Now is the time to act against new variants with booster vaccinations

By Bich Thuy July 20, 2022 | 18:14

New coronavirus variants are hindering economic recovery and development, as well as posing dangers to the health of people in Vietnam. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the importance of getting a booster vaccine to deter greater risk.

Hau Giang, French agency partner to develop climate resilient city

July 20, 2022 | 11:40

The People’s Committee of Hau Giang province had a meeting with a delegation of the French Development Agency (AFD) on July 19 to discuss a project on developing Nga Bay into a green and climate resilient city.

Blockchain industry faces talent shortage

July 18, 2022 | 13:05

A lack of human resources in the booming blockchain industry is one of the biggest problems in developing blockchain projects in the country.

Aviation authority considers flight ban on aviation regulation violators

July 18, 2022 | 13:00

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested making a list of troublemakers who violate aviation regulations so they can be banned from flying.

Dao Hong Lan becomes Vietnam's new health minister

By Bich Thuy July 15, 2022 | 17:33

Dao Hong Lan, who was formerly Secretary of Bac Ninh Party Committee, on July 15 was officially appointed as acting health minister.

Electronics sector looks for brighter future

By Thai An July 15, 2022 | 15:39

Vietnam has a unique opportunity to create more and better jobs and better places to work and increase productivity and skills in its electronics supply chain.

Design of Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal inspired by ‘Ao dai’

July 15, 2022 | 11:10

The design inspired by the image of ‘Ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditional long gown) – one of the country’s cultural symbols - has been selected for Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.